07-10-2012 City Council Regular Meeting Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session Packet
City Council:
Larry Carney
Linna Dee Donaldson
Scott Dugan
John Gericke
Peg Gilbert
Chuck Haase
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Bob Niemann
Kirk Ramsey
Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
Immediately following the Council meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Call to Order
This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open
Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room
as required by state law.
The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law.
Invocation - Pastor Bob Rhodes, Trinity United Methodist Church, 511 North
Elm Street
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item E1
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2533 Old
Potash Hwy. - Charter Communications
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Robert H. Smith, Asst. Utilities Director
Meeting:July 10, 2012
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – 2533 Old Potash Hwy
Charter Communications VI, LLC
Item #’s:E-1 & G-2
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to the property
of Charter Communications, VI, LLC, located at 2533 Old Potash Highway, in the City
of Grand Island, Hall County, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and
repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
Discussion
Charter Communications is increasing the size of their service and adding the capability
for an emergency generator. This easement will be used to locate underground conduit,
cable, and a three phase pad-mounted transformer to serve the new load.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Make a motion to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item E2
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2103 Pioneer
Blvd. - Crisel
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Robert H. Smith, Asst. Utilities Director
Meeting:July 10, 2012
Subject:Acquisition of Utility Easement – 2103 Pioneer Blvd.
James F. Crisel
Item #’s:E-2 & G-3
Presenter(s):Timothy Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City
Council. The Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to the property
of James F. Crisel, located at 2103 Pioneer Blvd., in the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
Discussion
The customer is increasing the size of his electrical service due to increased load. This
easement will be used to locate underground cable, conduit and a pad-mounted
transformer closer to the increased load.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Make a motion to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the
acquisition of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Move to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item F1
#9390 - Amending Chapter 2 of the Grand Island City Code to
Require City Council Approval of Future Hires of Certain
Department Directors
Staff Contact: Robert J. Sivick, City Attorney
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Robert J. Sivick, City Attorney
Meeting:July 10, 2012
Subject:Amending Chapter 2 of the Grand Island City Code to
Require City Council Approval of Future Hires of
Certain Department Directors
Item #’s:F-1
Presenter(s): Robert J. Sivick, City Attorney
Background
As a City of the First Class as defined under Nebraska law, the City of Grand Island
(City) is governed by the provisions of Chapter 16 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.
Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-308 sets forth appointive or statutory officers for Cities of the First
Class. Those officers consist of the Administrator, Attorney, Treasurer (Finance
Director), Engineer (Public Works Director), and Clerk. Those officers are appointed by
the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Grand Island City Code (Code) §2-30
mirrors the State statute cited above.
At the June 26, 2012 meeting of the Grand Island City Council (Council) Ordinance No.
9389 was approved. That ordinance required Council approval of future Police and Fire
Chiefs hired by the Mayor.
Presently all other City Department Directors are hired by the Mayor without Council
approval.
At the June 26, 2012 Council meeting a Motion to Amend Ordinance No. 9389 was
offered which would have required that additional Department Directors be hired with
Council approval. That Motion was withdrawn due to concerns regarding the Nebraska
Open Meetings Act’s provisions requiring sufficient notice to the public.
This Ordinance reflects City staff’s effort to comply with Council direction as set forth at
the June 26, 2012 meeting.
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Discussion
The City has three Department Directors who are subject to the authority of public bodies
other than the Council. They are:
1. Regional Planning Director
This Director not only carries out planning duties for the City but the City of Wood
River, the Villages of Alda, Cairo, and Doniphan and Hall County. His appointment is
subject to Part 3, paragraph 7 of the 1974 Interlocal Agreement creating the Regional
Planning Commission. I believe to require this hire be approved by Council would
require revision of the Interlocal Agreement and the acquiescence of the parties to that
agreement.
2. Emergency Management Director
This Director is subject to the Interlocal Agreement between the City and Hall County
regarding joint emergency management services. I believe to require this hire be
approved by Council would require revision of the Interlocal Agreement and the
acquiescence of Hall County.
3. Library Director
This Director is subject to Article 2, Chapter 51 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes which
authorizes library boards to appoint librarians. I believe to require this hire be approved
by Council would require the Legislature to amend the relevant statutes.
Accordingly, the proposed ordinance will only require Council approval for future hires
of the Directors of the following departments: Building, Human Resources, Parks and
Recreation, and Utilities. Each of these Department Directors will continue to be subject
to the City Personnel Rules.
Alternatives
It appears the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1.Move to approve the proposed Ordinance.
2.Refer the issue to a Committee.
3.Postpone the issue to future date.
4.Take no action on the issue.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Ordinance No. 9390 amending Chapter 2 of the Grand Island City Code
regulating the appointment of certain Department Directors.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 6, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9390
An ordinance to amend Section 2-31 of the Grand Island City Code, regulating the hiring
of certain Department Directors, and to provide for publication and the effective date of this
ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION I. Section 2-31 of the Grand Island City Code be hereby amended to
read as follows:
§2-31. Hired Officials
The officials set forth below shall be hired officials which shall be selected for
employment by the city as set forth in the personnel rules and regulations. All of the hired
officials shall be subject to the personnel rules of the City of Grand Island as adopted by
resolution. The personnel rules are supplemental to the civil service rules for the officials set
forth in subparagraph (B) who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City
Council, and supplemental to the terms of interlocal agreements pertaining to the officials set
forth in subparagraph (C) below. The officials listed in subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall be hired
by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The length of service of all the officials
listed below shall be indefinite. The discipline and/or removal of the officials listed in
subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) shall be governed by the City’s personnel rules. The discipline
and/or removal of the officials listed in subparagraph (B) shall be governed by the City’s
personnel and civil service rules.
(A) The following shall constitute the general officials of the City of Grand Island:
Building Department Director
Human Resources Director
Library Director
Parks and Recreation Director
Utility Director
(B) The following shall constitute the officials subject to the civil service rules of the
City of Grand Island:
Fire Chief
Police Chief
(C) The following shall constitute the interlocal officials of the City of Grand Island:
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ORDINANCE NO. 9390 (Cont.)
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Emergency Management Director
Planning Director
(D) The following shall constitute the official subject to the provisions of Article 2,
Chapter 51 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes pertaining to libraries:
Library Director
SECTION II. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be in full force and will take effect from and after its
passage and publication pursuant to law.
Enacted: July 10, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item G1
Approving Minutes of June 26, 2012 City Council Regular Meeting
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 26, 2012
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on June 26, 2012. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
June 20, 2012.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Chuck Haase, Larry Carney, Bob Niemann, Kirk Ramsey, Peg Gilbert,
Mitch Nickerson, Linna Dee Donaldson, Scott Dugan, Vaughn Minton, and John Gericke. The
following City Officials were present: City Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Robert Sivick,
Public Works Director John Collins and Finance Director Jaye Monter.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Dan O’Neill, Abundant Life Christian Center, 3411 West
Faidley Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council member Rebecca Riley and Board
member Randy See.
Mayor Vavricek announced that he asked and received the resignation of City Administrator
Mary Lou Brown effective September 30, 2012. He stated he would seek an interim city
administrator with council input and consult with Council President Gilbert to determine if
anyone on staff may work or if another interim outside of city employment might be a
possibility. Announced was the formation of a Mayor’s Advisory Group for input on this
position and to move the City forward.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation “Pandemic 2012 Zombie Week” June 30 – July 1, 2012. Mayor Vavricek and the
City Council recognized the “Pandemic 2012 Zombie Week: beginning June 30 through July 1,
2012. Present to receive the proclamation was Interim Parks and Recreation Director Todd
McCoy, Heartland Public Shooting Park Superintendent Bill Starkey, Jason Hornady, Steve
Hornady, Bill Davies, and Kent Koehn.
Recognition of Public Works Department Streets Division. Mayor Vavricek and the City Council
recognized the Public Works Department Streets Division for work on the Sycamore Street
underpass. Public Works Director John Collins commented on the work done by the Streets
Department. Present for the recognition was Street Superintendent Shannon Callahan, Dave
Wells and Pete DeLeon.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Los Dos Hermanos Mexican Restaurant, LLC dba Los Dos
Hermanos Mexican Restaurant, 2004 North Broadwell Avenue for a Class “I” Liquor License.
City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an application for a Class “I” Liquor License had been
received from Los Dos Hermanos Mexican Restaurant, LLC dba Los Dos Hermanos Mexican
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Restaurant, 2004 North Broadwell Avenue. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the
record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on
May 23, 2012; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on June
16, 2012; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on May 23, 2012;
along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff made no recommendation. No public testimony was
heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Dreisbach’s Steak House, Inc. dba Dreisbach’s Carry-Out, 3337
West State Street #D for a Class “CK” Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that
an application for a Class “CK” Liquor License had been received from Dreisbach’s Steak
House, Inc. dba Dreisbach’s Carry-Out, 3337 West State Street #D. Ms. Edwards presented the
following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and
received by the City on June 1, 2012; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of
hearing published on June 16, 2012; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing
mailed on June 1, 2012; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval. No
public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Zoul Hospitality, LLC dba Willman’s Express Bottle Market,
404 South Webb Road for a Class “C” Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that
an application for a Class “C” Liquor License had been received from Zoul Hospitality, LLC dba
Willman’s Express Bottle Market, 404 South Webb Road. Ms. Edwards presented the following
exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by
the City on June 6, 2012; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing
published on June 16, 2012; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on
June 6, 2012; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request to Rezone Property Located at 4223 Shanna Street from LLR Large
Lot Residential to R1 Suburban Residential. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported
that a request had been made to rezone properties consisting of 2.885 acres located west of
Independence and north of 13th Street, Lot 1 of Western Heights Sixth Subdivision from LLR
Large Lot Residential Zone to R1 Suburban Residential Zone. Staff recommended approval. No
public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 4106 West Stolley Park Road
(Green Line Equipment, Inc.). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of real
estate located at 4106 West Stolley Park Road was needed in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the
purpose of placing City owned electric and water lines through the property to provide the
utilities to the new building currently under construction by Green Line Equipment, Inc. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3751 East U.S. Highway 34
(Doralene and John Niedfelt, Trustees of the Jerome Niedfelt Family Trust). Utilities Director
Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of real estate located at 3751 East U.S. Highway 34
was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances,
including lines and transformers for the purpose of allowing a power line from an existing line
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across the Niedfelt property to a new home being built south and west of this property. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Gilbert moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9388 – Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Located at 4223 Shanna Street
from LLR Large Lot Residential to R1 Suburban Residential
#9389 – Consideration of Amending Chapter 2 of the Grand Island City Code to Require
City Council Approval of Future Appointments of Police and Fire Chiefs
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
be permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on second reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.”
Councilmember Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9388 – Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Located at 4223 Shanna Street
from LLR Large Lot Residential to R1 Suburban Residential
Motion by Donaldson, second by Niemann to approve Ordinance #9388.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9388 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9388 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9388 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9389 – Consideration of Amending Chapters 2 and 12 of the Grand Island City Code to
Require City Council Approval of Future Appointments of Police and Fire Chiefs
City Attorney Robert Sivick reported that Ordinance #9389 would amend the Grand Island City
Code Chapters 2 and 12 to require the mayoral appointment of a Police and/or Fire Chief be
approved by the Council.
Lewis Kent, 624 Meves Avenue and Paul Wieck, 936 South Kimball spoke in support.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Dugan to approve Ordinance #9389.
Comments were made by council regarding the importance of council involvement in these two
positions.
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Motion by Carney, second by Niemann to amend Ordinance #9389 to include the Utilities and
Library Director.
City Attorney Bob Sivick recommended this amendment be brought back to Council in two
weeks for property notice to the public. The motion was withdrawn.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9389 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9389 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9389 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Ramsey, second by Niemann to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of June 12, 2012 City Council Regular Meeting.
#2012-155 – Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Western Heights 7th
Subdivision. It was noted that Thomas & Vickie Connelly, owners, had submitted the Final Plat
and Subdivision Agreement for Western Heights 7th Subdivision for the purpose of creating 4
lots on property located west of Independence Avenue and north of 13th Street containing 2.885
acres.
#2012-156 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 4106 West Stolley park
Road (Green Line Equipment).
#2012-157 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3751 East U.S. Highway 34
(Niedfelt).
#2012-158 – Approving Bid Award for Steam Generator Boiler Repair at Platte Generating
Station with Hayes Mechanical of Omaha, NE in an Amount of $145,600.00.
#2012-159 – Approving Change Order #1 with Kiewit Power Engineer of Lenexa, KS for Air
Quality Control System Engineering Services at Platte Generating Station for an Increase of
$82,992.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $432,032.00.
#2012-160 – Approving Agreement for Administrative Services & Development of Promotional
Materials Regarding MEAN Nebraska Refrigeration Recycling Program for an Amount not-to-
exceed $3,250.00.
#2012-161 – Approving Termination of Notice of WEC2 Marketing Service.
#2012-162 – Approving Changing the Name of the Public Library’s Heritage Room to the
Roberta A. Lawrey Heritage Room.
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#2012-163 – Approving Change Order No. 4 for Contract Time Extension for the Aeration Basin
Improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant with Oakview dck, LL of Red Oak, IA.
#2012-164 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Handicap Ramp Project No. 2012-1
with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, NE.
#2012-165 – Approving Program Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with the State of Nebraska
Department of Roads for the Walk to Walnut Project.
#2012-166 – Approving Microsoft License Enterprise Agreement Update with En Pointe
Technologies in an Amount of $80,857.68 plus Mandatory True-Up Costs of $42,159.00.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Request from Nebraska State Fair for Modification to Conditional Use Permit
for Recreational Vehicle Camper Site at Fonner Park. Building Department Director Craig Lewis
reported that a letter had been received from the Nebraska State Fair requesting the approval to
allow for 78 sites within the recreational vehicle park to be primitive for the 2012 State Fair.
Staff recommended approval of primitive sites for the 2012 State Fair and use of recreation sites
throughout the year that are fully compliant.
Motion by Haase, second by Ramsey to approve the request from the Nebraska State Fair for
Modification to the Conditional Use Permit for Recreation Vehicle Camper Site at Fonner Park
of primitive sites for the 2012 State Fair and use of recreation sites throughout the year that are
fully compliant. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Consideration of Referring Blight and Substandard Study for Proposed Redevelopment Area #10
to the Regional Planning Commission (South of Bismark and East of South Locust Street).
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that a Substandard and Blight Study prepared
for Larry Fowles by Marvin Planning Consultants was the first micro-blight study conducted in
the City of Grand Island. This study was for approximately 7.5 acres of property in southeast
Grand Island between Bismark Road and Phoenix Street and along Kimball and Oak Street. The
next step in the process was for Council to refer this item to the Regional Planning Commission.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Gericke to refer the Blight and Substandard Study for Proposed
Redevelopment Area #10 to the Regional Planning Commission. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Consideration of Referring Blight and Substandard Study for Proposed Redevelopment Area #11
to the Regional Planning Commission (Veterans Hospital Property South of Capital Avenue and
East of Broadwell Avenue). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that a Substandard
and Blight Study prepared for Pridon LLC by RDG Planning and Design was for approximately
27 acres of property in north central Grand Island encompassing the Veterans Hospital Campus
south of Capital Avenue between Broadwell and Wheeler. The next step in the process was for
Council to refer this item to the Regional Planning Commission.
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Comments were made by Council regarding the need of this project for our veterans. Questioned
was if this area met the qualifications for blight and substandard since it was owned by a
government agency. Mr. Nabity stated this area did qualify.
Motion by Minton, second by Niemann to refer the Blight and Substandard Study for Proposed
Redevelopment Area #11 to the Regional Planning Commission. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2012-167 – Consideration of Request from Los Dos Hermanos Mexican Restaurant, LLC dba
Los Dos Heramanos Mexican Restaurant, 2004 North Broadwell Avenue for a Class “I” Liquor
License and Liquor Manager Designation for Maria Rico, 617 West 13th Street. This item is
related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Carney, second by Minton to make no recommendation to the NE Liquor Control
Commission based on the Police Department report due to gross omissions, inaccuracies, and
discrepancies in the application. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2012-168 – Consideration of Request from Dreisbach’s Steak House, inc. dba Dreisbach’s
Carry-Out, 3337 West State Street #D for a Class “CK” Liquor License and Liquor Manager
Designation for Angela Dowd, 2140 2nd Avenue, Boelus, NE. This item is related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2012-168 contingent upon
final inspections and completion of a state approved alcohol server/seller training program. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2012-169 – Consideration of Request from Zoul Hospitality, LLC dba Willman’s Express
Bottle Market, 404 South Webb Road for a Class “C” Liquor License and Liquor Manager
Designation for Zachary Zoul, 2723 Brentwood Blvd. This item is related to the aforementioned
Public Hearing.
Motion by Carney, second by Gericke to approve Resolution #2012-169 contingent upon final
inspections and completion of a state approved alcohol server/seller training program. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2012-170 – Consideration of Amendment to City of Grand Island Police Officers’ Retirement
System Plan and Trust. Finance Director Jaye Monter reported that Amendment No. 2 would
incorporate recent changes to the Police Officers Retirement Act from Legislative Bill 1082.
Greg Anderson, Wells Fargo Police Officers’ Retirement Plan Representative was present to
answer questions. The cost increase amount would be $48,000 annually.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Niemann to approve Resolution #2012-170. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2012-171 – Consideration of Approving Boundaries for South Locust Street – Stolley Park
Road to Fonner Park Road Business Improvement District 2012 and Appointing Board.
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Community Development Administrator Marco Floreani reported that Business Improvement
District (BID) #4 was set to expire on September 30, 2012. BID #4 would like to continue for
one year with an interest to merge with BID #7 (Stolley Park Road to Highway 34) after
September 30, 2013 when that BID expires. The first step to creating the district was to approve
the boundaries and appoint a board. The following names were recommended for the board:
Hugh Miner, Roy Nenemen, Bennett Chamness, Buzz Douhit, James Goodman, Kris Nolan
Brown, and Scott Zana. Staff recommended approval.
Cindy Johnson, Chamber of Commerce President spoke in support.
Motion by Haase, second by Carney to approve Resolution #2012-171. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Gericke to approve the Claims for the period of June 13, 2012
through June 26, 2012, for a total amount of $5,966,382.65. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Haase, second by Carney to remove Item X-1 Executive Session. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item G2
#2012-172 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2533 Old
Potash Hwy. - Charter Communications
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-1.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 6, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-172
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island,
from Charter Communications, VI, LLC, to survey, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, replace,
relocate, extend, remove, and operate thereon, public utilities and appurtenances, including lines
and transformers; and;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 10, 2012, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement twenty feet in width, the centerline of which
is located in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and more particularly described as
follows:
The westerly twenty (20.0) feet of the northerly eighty eight (88.0) feet of Lot
Two (2), Ryder Park Subdivision.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.04 acres, more or
less, as shown on the plat dated 6/26/2012, marked Exhibit “A” attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Charter Communications VI,
LLC, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 10, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item G3
#2012-173 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2103
Pioneer Blvd. - James Crisel
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-2.
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 6, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-173
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island,
from James F. Crisel, to survey, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, replace, relocate, extend,
remove, and operate thereon, public utilities and appurtenances, including lines and
transformers; and;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 10, 2012, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement twenty feet in width, the centerline of which
is located in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and more particularly described as
follows:
The southerly twenty (20.0) feet of the easterly two hundred fifty (250.0) of Lot
Four (4), Block A, Park-View Subdivision.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.11 acres, more or
less, as shown on the plat dated 6/18/2012, marked Exhibit “A” attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and
hereby is, authorized to acquire a public utility easement from James F. Crisel, on the above-
described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 10, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item G4
#2012-174 - Approving Bid Award - Chimney Repairs at Platte
Generation Station
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Jason Eley
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Jason Eley, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting Date:July 10, 2012
Subject:Chimney Repairs 2012
Item #’s:G-4
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
Every three years the chimney at the Platte Generating Station is inspected. The last
inspection conducted in April of 2010, revealed that 90% of the construction joints in the
concrete column were leaking atmospheric water into the interior shell, and the access
doors were in poor condition. Continued leaking will corrode the reinforcing steel in the
concrete column and cause premature failure. Plant engineering staff drafted
specifications to have the joints repaired and three of the access doors replaced.
Discussion
The specifications for the Chimney Repairs were advertised and issued for bid in
accordance with the City Purchasing Code. Bids were publicly opened on June 26, 2012.
Specifications were sent to five potential bidders and responses were received as listed
below. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $120,000.00.
Bidder Bid Price
NAES Power Contractors, Cranberry Township, PA $ 59,994.00
Structural Preservation Systems, LLC, Wallingford, CT $ 72,350.00
Gerard Chimney Company, St. Louis, MO $ 72,500.00
R&P Industrial Chimney Co., Inc., Nicholasville, KY $ 82,728.00
The bids were reviewed by utility engineering staff for compliance with the City’s
detailed specifications. The bid from NAES Power Contractors had noted exceptions
clarifying plant utility service, sealant colors and visibility of sealing materials. The
exceptions are acceptable to engineering staff; the bid is compliant with specifications
and less than the engineer’s estimate.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council award the contract for Chimney
Repairs - 2012, to NAES Power Contractors of Cranberry Township, PA, in the amount
of $59,994.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid from NAES Power Contractors in the amount of $59,994.00 for
Chimney Repairs - 2012.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE:June 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:Chimney Repair 2012 (Re-Bid)
DEPARTMENT:Utilities
ESTIMATE:$120,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:520
PUBLICATION DATE:June 9, 2012
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:5
SUMMARY
Bidder:Structural Preservation Systems LLC R & P Industrial Chimney Co.
Wallingford, CT Nicholasville, KY
Bid Security:Fidelity & Deposit Co.Merchants Bonding Co.
Exceptions:None Noted
Bid Price:
Material:$20,000.00 $16,066.00
Labor:$50.950.00 $55,603.00
Equipment: ------$10,013.00
Sales Tax:$ 1,400.00 $ 1,046.00
Total Bid:$72,350.00 $82,728.00
Bidder:Gerard Chimney Company NAES Power Contractors
St. Louis, MO Cranberry Township, PA
Bid Security:Fidelity & Deposit Co.Western Surety Co.
Exceptions:None Noted
Bid Price:
Material:$25,750.00 $19,654.00
Labor:$46,000.00 $39,596.00
Sales Tax:$ 750.00 $ 744.00
Total Bid:$72,500.00 $59,994.00
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cc:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Robert Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator Lynn Mayhew, Assist. Utilities Director
Karen Nagel, Utilities Secretary
P1564
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 6, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-174
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Chimney Repair at
Platte Generating Station, according to plans and specifications on file with the Utilities
Department; and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2012, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, NAES Power Contractors of Cranberry Township, PA, submitted a
bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all
other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $ 59,994.00; and
WHEREAS, the bid of NAES Power Contractors is less than the estimate for the
Chimney Repair at Platte Generating Station.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of NAES Power Contractors,
in the amount of $59,994.00, for Chimney at Platte Generating Station is hereby approved as the
lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 10, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item G5
#2012-175 - Approving Bid Award - Fire Protection Upgrade at
Platte Generating Station
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Jason Eley
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Jason Eley, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting Date:July 10, 2012
Subject:Platte Generating Station Fire Protection Upgrade
Item #’s:G-5
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
In a continuing effort to update the Platte Generating Station fire systems and maintain
compliance with fire codes and FM Global, the current fire systems involving the track
hopper and tripper floor areas are being replaced. Both fire systems are original to the
plant.
The track hopper fire system (which serves the bottom half of conveyor #1) will be
moved from its current bunker location to a heated shed above ground to avoid the need
for heat trace and to give plant personnel easier accessibility to the valves. It will be tied
into the existing notifier control panel and will reuse existing sprinklers and heat
detectors.
The tripper floor fire system (which serves the top half of conveyor #4, conveyor #5 and
dust collector #2) will be replaced at its current location. It will be tied into the existing
notifier control panel and will reuse existing sprinklers and heat detectors.
Discussion
The specifications for the Platte Generating Station Fire Protection Upgrade were
advertised and issued for bid in accordance with the City purchasing code. Bids were
publicly opened on June 28, 2012. Specifications were sent to eight potential bidders and
responses were received as listed below. The engineer’s estimate for this project was
$70,000.
Bidder Bid Price
Nebraska Fire Sprinkler Corporation $ 68,900.00
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The bid was reviewed by Utility engineering staff. It is compliant with specifications and
less than the engineer’s estimate.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council award the Contract for Platte
Generating Fire Protection Upgrade to Nebraska Fire Sprinkler Corporation of Alda,
Nebraska, in the amount of $68,900.00.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid of $68,900.00 from Nebraska Fire Sprinkler Corporation for the
Platte Generating Station Fire Protection Upgrade.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE:June 28, 2012 at 2:15 p.m.
FOR:Fire Protection Upgrade - PGS
DEPARTMENT:Utilities
ESTIMATE:$70,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT:520
PUBLICATION DATE:June 20, 2012
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS:8
SUMMARY
Bidder:Nebraska Fire Sprinkler
Alda, NE
Bid Security:Universal Surety
Exceptions:None
Bid Price:
Material:$32,827.00
Labor:$34,267.00
Sales Tax:$ 1,806.00
Total Bid:$68,900.00
cc:Tim Luchsinger, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Jason Eley, Purchasing Agent Pat Gericke, Utilities Admin. Assist.
Mary Lou Brown, City Administrator Ryan Schmitz, Utility Production Eng.
P1567
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 6, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-175
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Fire Protection
Upgrade at Platte Generating Station, according to plans and specifications on file with the
Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2012, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Nebraska Fire Sprinkler of Alda, Nebraska, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $68,900.00; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Nebraska Fire Sprinkler, is less than the estimate for the
Fire Protection Upgrade at Platte Generating Station.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Nebraska Fire Sprinkler, in
the amount of 68,900.00, for Fire Protection Upgrade at Platte Generating Station, is hereby
approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 10, 2012
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item G6
#2012-176 - Approving Change Order #1 - Uranium Removal
Water Treatment Plant Equipment Installation & Pump
Modifications - Judds Brothers
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Jason Eley
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Jason Eley, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting Date:July 10, 2012
Subject:Uranium Removal Water Treatment Plant –
Equipment Installation Change Order #1
Judds Brothers Construction
Item #’s:G-6
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The City’s municipal water system is supplied primarily from its Platte River Well Field.
This well field is comprised of 21 wells and a pumping station. Testing for State
regulatory requirements indicated composite uranium levels to be approaching the
Maximum Containment Level (MCL) established by the EPA. Uranium is not an acute
concern but rather is a chronic concern over a lifetime of exposure, and sampling and
testing of the Grand Island water system thus far show full compliance with the EPA
regulation. Testing of individual wells for uranium has indicated most wells exceed this
MCL. To allow use of these wells during high water system demand periods, additional
piping was installed in the past year for blending with lower uranium concentration wells.
Recent testing of uranium concentrations in the wells indicated a trend towards increasing
levels, reducing the effectiveness of well blending to reduce overall levels, therefore,
based on Department recommendations, the Utilities Department was authorized by
Council on February 22, 2011, to proceed with the procurement and installation of the
large scale pilot uranium removal system. Based on the multiple phase structure of the
uranium engineering services RFP, HDR, the City’s consultant on this project, was asked
to provide a proposal for bids for an adsorptive media pilot plant. On June 28, 2011,
Council awarded the contract for the Uranium Removal System – Equipment
Procurement to Water Remediation Technology.
On August 23, 2011, Council approved the proposal of HDR Engineering, Inc., of
Lincoln, Nebraska, for Uranium Removal Water Plant – Task Order No. 2. This task
order authorized the detailed engineering services which included preparation of
specifications for bidding of a new building and foundations, underground piping, well
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modifications, and installation of the uranium removal equipment. As part of these
engineering services, HDR developed the specifications for the installation of equipment
and well upgrades.
Discussion
The contract for the Uranium Removal Water Treatment Plant – Equipment Installation
and Pump Modifications was awarded by Council on February 14, 2012, to Judds
Brothers Construction in the amount of $309,250.00.
During installation of equipment provided by Water Remediation Technology, additional
materials and re-work of supplied piping were needed to finish the assembly. The
amounts include: Labor $540.90; Equipment Use $80.00; Material $803.06;
Subcontractor $765.00; and Overhead $218.90. A credit of $840.00 is included for
chlorination of the system by the City, which was to have been performed by Judds. The
total Change Order amount is $1,567.86, of which $2,407.86 will be back charged to
WRT for reimbursement, for a final contract amount to $310,817.86.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council approve Change Order #1 to Judds
Brothers Construction Company for Uranium Removal Water Treatment Plant –
Equipment Installation and Pump Modifications for an addition of $1,567.86, for a total
contract amount of $310,817.86.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Change Order #1 to the contract for Uranium Removal Water
Treatment Plant – Equipment Installation and Pump Modifications, to Judds Brothers
Construction, of Lincoln, Nebraska, in an addition of $1,567.86, for a final contract
amount of $310,817.86.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 6, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-176
WHEREAS, Judds Brothers Construction of Lincoln, Nebraska, was awarded the
contract for the Uranium Removal Water Treatment Plant – Equipment Installation and Pump
Modifications, at the February 14, 2012 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, during installation of equipment, additional materials and re-work of
supplied piping were needed to finish the assembly; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Change Order #1 with Judds Brothers
Construction Company of Lincoln, Nebraska, resulting in an additional cost of $1,567.86, for a
final contract amount of $310,817.86, is hereby approved.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 10, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item G7
#2012-177 - Approving Change Order #1 - Uranium Removal
System Equipment at the Uranium Removal Water Treatment
Palnt - Water Remediation Technologies
Staff Contact: Tim Luchsinger, Jason Eley
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Jason Eley, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting Date:July 10, 2012
Subject:Uranium Removal Water Treatment Plant –
Equipment Procurement Change Order
Water Remediation Technology
Item #’s:G-7
Presenter(s):Timothy G. Luchsinger, Utilities Director
Background
The City’s municipal water system is supplied primarily from its Platte River Well Field.
This well field is comprised of 21 wells and a pumping station. Testing for State
regulatory requirements indicated composite uranium levels to be approaching the
Maximum Containment Level (MCL) established by the EPA. Uranium is not an acute
concern but rather is a chronic concern over a lifetime of exposure, and sampling and
testing of the Grand Island water system thus far show full compliance with the EPA
regulation. Testing of individual wells for uranium has indicated most wells exceed this
MCL. To allow use of these wells during high water system demand periods, additional
piping was installed in the past year for blending with lower uranium concentration wells.
Recent testing of uranium concentrations in the wells indicated a trend towards increasing
levels, reducing the effectiveness of well blending to reduce overall levels, therefore,
based on Department recommendations, the Utilities Department was authorized by
Council on February 22, 2011, to proceed with the procurement and installation of the
large scale pilot uranium removal system. Based on the multiple phase structure of the
uranium engineering services RFP, HDR, the City’s consultant on this project, was asked
to provide specifications to issue for bids for an adsorptive media pilot plant.
Discussion
The contract for the Uranium Removal Water Treatment Plant – Equipment Procurement
was approved by Council on July 26, 2011, to Water Remediation Technology for of
$1,958,100.00 with an annual payment of $786,450.00 for ten years. During the design of
the well pump upgrades, it was determined that the flow signal from the Water
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Remediation Technology would be used to control the flow through the system. This
required the addition of a signal splitter to communicate the flow back to the City of
Grand Island Water SCADA system. The cost for this change was $1,440.00.
During installation of equipment by Judd’s Brothers, additional materials, and re-work of
supplied piping were needed to finish the assembly. The amounts include: Labor
$540.90; Equipment Use $80.00; Material $803.06; Welding Subcontractor $765.00; and
Overhead $218.90. These changes to City of Grand Island contract with Judds Brothers
are at the expense of WRT for the amount of $2,407.86. Also to complete the installation,
the Department had to provide new sensing lines for two valves for a cost of $348.00,
also at the expense of WRT. These changes will have a net decrease to the contract with
WRT of $1,315.86, or a final contract amount to $1,956,784.14.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that Council approve the changes to the contract for
Uranium Removal Water Treatment Plant – Equipment Procurement of a net deduct of
$1,315.86, for a total contract amount of $1,956,784.14.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Change Order #1 to the contract for Uranium Removal Water
Treatment Plant – Equipment Procurement to Water Remediation Technology of a net
deduct of $1,315.86, for a final contract amount of $1,956,784.14.
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TO:Water Remediation Technology, LLC
9500 W. 49th Avenue, Suite D100
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-424-5355
PROJECT:Uranium Removal Water Treatment Plant - Equipment Procurement
You are hereby directed to make the following change in your contract:
1 Additional payment per the attached spreadsheet.
DEDUCTION
The original Contract Sum $1,958,100.00
Previous Change Order Amounts -$
The Contract Sum is increased by this Change Order
The Contract Sum is decreased by this Change Order (1,315.86)$
The total modified Contract Sum to date 1,956,784.14$
Approval and acceptance of this Change Order acknowledges understanding and agreement that the
cost and time adjustments included represent the complete values arising out of and/or incidental to the
work described therein.
APPROVED:CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
By:_________________________________Date ________________________
Attest: ___________________________________________________________
Approved as to Form, City Attorney
ACCEPTED:WATER REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGY, LLC.
By: _________________________________Date _________________________
-$1,315.86
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City of Grand Island
Utilities Department
General Work Contract - Change Order WWO23606
Uranium Removal Water Treatment Plant - Equipment Procurement
Comments:Addition of flow signal and Decrease of Judds Brothers reworking piping.
Contract:$1,958,100.00
Change
Order
Request Description Amount
001 Flow Signal Splitter 1,440.00$
002 Judd's Brothers rework of supplied piping (2,407.86)$
003 City of Grand Island to provide new sensing lines (348.00)$
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
014
015
017
018
019
020
021
023
024
028
029
030
Total (1,315.86)$
During the design of the well pump upgrades, it was determined that the flow signal from
WRT would be used to control the flow through the system. This required the addition of
a signal splitter to communicate the flow back to the City of Grand Island Water SCADA
system for an additional cost of $1,440.00.
During installation of equipment by Judd’s Brothers, additional materials, and rework of
supplied piping were needed finish the assembly. The amounts include Labor $540.90,
Equipment Use $80.00, Material $803.06, Welding Subcontractor $765.00, and Overhead
$218.90. These changes are a change to City of Grand Island contract with Judds Brothers
to be passed onto Water Remediation Technology. Total Change order amount $2,407.86.
Also during installation, City of Grand Island had to provide new sensing lines for two
valves for a cost of $348.00. These changes will have a net decrease to the contract with
Water Remediation Technology of $1,315.86. This brings the final contract amount to
$1,956,784.14.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 6, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-177
WHEREAS, Water Remediation Technology of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, was
awarded the contract for the Uranium Removal Water Treatment Plant – Uranium Removal
System Equipment, at the July 26, 2011 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, an additional flow signal splitter was provided by Water
Remediation Technology at a cost of $1,440; and
WHEREAS, during installation of equipment, additional materials and re-work of
supplied piping were needed by the City in the amounts of: Labor $540.90; Equipment Use
$80.00; Material $803.06; Welding Subcontractor $765.00; Overhead $218.90; new line sensing
lines for two valves $348.00; to finish the assembly; and
WHEREAS, these changes result in a net decrease in the final contract of
$1,315.86.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Change Order #1 with Water
Remediation Technology of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, resulting in a decreased cost of $1,315.86,
for a final contract amount of $1,956,784.14, is hereby approved.
- - -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 10, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item G8
#2012-178 - Approving Request for Relaxation of Design Standards
for Minimum Shoulder Width on Streets without Curb and Gutter
for the Grand Island Resurfacing - Various Locations Project
Staff Contact: John Collins, Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Scott Griepenstroh, Project Manager
Meeting:July 10, 2012
Subject:Approving Request for Relaxation of Design Standards
for Minimum Shoulder Width on Streets without Curb
and Gutter for the Grand Island Resurfacing - Various
Locations Project
Item #’s:G-8
Presenter(s):John Collins, Public Works Director
Background
All agreements must be approved by the City Council.
The Federal-aid Surface Transportation Program (STP) provides flexible funding that
may be used by Local Public Agencies for projects on any Federal-aid roadway route.
Typical STP funded improvements include: upgrading an existing road to a full urban
section, roadway widening, roadway reconstruction, resurfacing, ADA/sidewalk
improvements, and bridge projects. Federal funds are used to finance up to 80% of
eligible project costs with a minimum 20% match from the LPA.
The City of Grand Island received approval to utilize STP funds for the Various
Locations in Grand Island Resurfacing project. This proposed project consists of
removing the existing surface by cold milling and overlaying asphalt in the following
locations.
Blaine Street – Garland Street to Stolley Park Road
Blaine Street – Stolley Park Road to the Beltline Trail
First Street – Walnut Street to Sycamore Street
North Road - 13th Street to State Street
Independence Avenue – Capital Avenue to Nebraska Highway 2
Broadwell Avenue - Anna Street to Second Street
Broadwell Avenue – Second Street to State Street
Sidewalk ramps at all intersections will be reconstructed to current Americans with
Disabilities (ADA) standards. This project is coordinated with and supplements the
Grand Island Streets Division Pavement Preservation Plan. This project will relieve the
City of funding these improvements solely with Capital Improvement Program funds.
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Discussion
On streets that do not have curb and gutter, the minimum design standards according to
the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards,
Title 428 of the Nebraska Administrative Code, require construction of 6’ wide shoulders
on Collector and Local roads, and 8’ wide shoulders on Other Arterials.
The sections of Independence Road, South Blaine Street and North Road do not currently
have sufficient right of way to construct wider shoulders due to ditch and utility conflicts;
therefore the City of Grand Island is seeking a relaxation of the design standard. If the
City were to purchase the necessary right of way to accommodate wider shoulders there
would be a significant delay in the project, as well as increased cost due to relocation of
utilities.
The request for the relaxation of the design standard will be submitted by the Public
Works Street Superintendent. As per Chapter 2, Section 004 Relaxation of Standards, of
the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards,
approval of the request is required by the City Council.
Olsson Associates is currently preparing design plans and seeking environmental
clearance. Acquisition of right-of-way to reconstruct sidewalk ramps to current ADA
standards is anticipated to occur during the next six months. Advertising and awarding of
the Construction bid is anticipated to occur in summer of 2013.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve a resolution authorizing the
request to seek the relaxation of design standards.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow. Today.
City Hall 100 E First Street Box 1968 Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968
(308) 385-5444 Emergency: (308) 385-5000 www.grand-island.com
July 10, 2012
Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards
LeMoyne Schulz, Board Secretary
P.O. Box 94759
Lincoln, NE 68509
RE:Grand Island Resurfacing – Various Locations
URB-5409(2) CN 42706
Dear Secretary of the Board:
The City of Grand Island is planning to resurface five (5) federal-aid routes within the city limits
utilizing federal funds (see attached location map). All five locations have existing asphalt
surfacing. The resurfacing activities associated with this project include typical maintenance
asphalt mill and overlay. Below is a list of the design ADT, state roadway classification, design
speed and resurfacing recommendations.
GRAND ISLAND - MULTILOCATION RESURFACING PROJECT
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
URB-5409(2) CN 42706
STREET LOCATION
2021
ADT State Class.Design Speed Mill Overlay
Blaine Street Garland - Stolley 4,184 Collector 35 1"4"
Blaine Street Stolley - Beltline 7,223 Other Arterial 25 2"3"
North Road 13th - State 6,794 Other Arterial 40 1"4"
First Street Walnut-Sycamore 8,249 Major Arterial 25 2"3"
Broadwell Avenue Anna - 2nd 8,623 Other Arterial 30 2"3"
Broadwell Avenue 2nd - State 12,269 Other Arterial 30 2"3"
Independence Avenue Capital - Hwy 2 2,244 Collector 25 2"2"
Independence Avenue, North Road and the southern portion of Blaine Street (Garland Street to
Stolley Park Road) have non-curbed roadway sections. As the community of Grand Island has
developed over the years around these three locations of the project, the roadside typical section
has been modified. The roadside typical section varies throughout these three locations.
Several of the adjacent residential property owners have blended their lots to the edge of the
existing road. The roadside ditches have been filled in and are non-existent at several locations.
At select locations along these three roadway sections the ‘old county road cross section’ has
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City Hall 100 E First Street Box 1968 Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968
(308) 385-5444 Emergency: (308) 385-5000 www.grand-island.com
remained. At these select locations the existing shoulder width varies from two (2) feet to four
(4) feet. These existing shoulder widths for non-curbed roadway sections do not meet the
Nebraska Minimum Design Standards – Municipal Streets for other arterial and collector
roadways. The minimum design standard for shoulder width on non-curbed municipal street
roadways sections is six (6) feet for a Collector roadway and eight (8) feet for Other Arterial.
The City of Grand Island is requesting the Board of Commissioners to approve a shoulder width
relaxation of standards for Municipal Streets – Other Arterial and Collector roadways for
maintenance resurfacing activities. The need for the relaxation of the design standards is based
on the fact that the proposed project is a maintenance project. Grading the existing shoulders
and roadside ditches is outside the scope of this project and would require additional right-of-
way, which is also not part of the project scope. This is a Federal Aid funded project and
changing the scope would have adverse effects on the timeline and funding.
The Grand Island City Council approved the relaxation of standards on July 10, 2012. The City
of Grand Island is formally submitting a request for relaxation of standards to the Board of Public
Roads Classifications and Standards. Please notify me once a hearing date has been set.
Sincerely,
Shannon Rose Callahan
City Street Superintendent
License #S-1485
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 6, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-178
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island received approval to utilize Federal-aid
Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds for the Various Locations in Grand Island
Resurfacing project for the year 2013; and
WHEREAS, the minimum design standards according to the Rules and
Regulations of the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards, Title 428 of the
Nebraska Administrative Code, require construction of 6’ wide shoulders on Collector and Local
roads, and 8’ wide shoulders on other arterials.; and
WHEREAS, the Independence Road, South Blaine Street and North Road
sections do not have sufficient right of way to construct wider shoulders due to ditch and utility
conflicts; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is seeking a relaxation of the design
standards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the request to seek the relaxation of
design standards for such project is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Street Superintendent is hereby
authorized and directed to execute such request on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 10, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item G9
#2012-179 - Approving Crossing Surface Installation Agreement
with Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Company for
Improvements at the Broadwell Avenue/BNSF Railroad Crossing
Staff Contact: John Collins, Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Scott Griepenstroh, PW Project Manager
Meeting:July 10, 2012
Subject:Approving Crossing Surface Installation Agreement with
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Company
for improvements at the Broadwell Avenue/BNSF
Railroad Crossing
Item #’s:G-9
Presenter(s):John Collins, Public Works Director
Background
On October 11, 2011, the Grand Island City Council approved the Bid Award for the
Broadwell Avenue Shoulder Improvement – Capital Avenue to the Veteran’s Athletic
Fields project with J.I.L. Asphalt Paving Company of Grand Island. This project
consisted of placing 6’ wide asphalt shoulders on the east and west sides of Broadwell
Avenue from the intersection of Capital Avenue north to the Veteran’s Athletic Field
Complex entrance. This work was completed November 23, 2011.
No shoulder improvements were performed at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
Railroad Crossing or on BNSF Right-of-Way.
Discussion
The Public Works Department requested BNSF Railway officials coordinate constructing
additional width to the concrete crossing panels and placing asphalt shoulders on BNSF
Right-of-Way to occur in conjunction with their work planned as part of the BNSF
Railway Double Track project. The costs for the surfaced shoulder widening are
estimated at $31,572.00 and are to be paid by the City of Grand Island.
Shoulder improvements at the BNSF Railroad Crossing or on BNSF Right-of-Way shall
be accomplished and paid as per the Crossing Surface Installation Agreement between
the City of Grand Island and BNSF Railway Company. Work at the Broadwell Avenue
crossing for the Double Track project and the shoulder improvements are scheduled to
occur in September, 2012.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution authorizing the
Mayor to sign the Crossing Surface Installation Agreement between BNSF Railway
Company and the City of Grand Island.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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CROSSING SURFACE INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
BNSF File No.: BF10002561
Mile Post 97.97
Line Segment 4
U.S. DOT Number 083071A
Ravenna Subdivision
This Crossing Surface Installation Agreement (hereinafter called, this
“Agreement”) is entered into effective as of 02/17/2012 by and between the City of
Grand Island (hereinafter called, “Agency”) and BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
(hereinafter called, the “Company”).
WHEREAS, Company operates a freight transportation system by rail with operations throughout
the United States and Canada; and
WHEREAS, Agency and Company desire to replace the existing crossing surface at
Broadwell with a new concrete crossing surface;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties
contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as
follows:
1. Company Work. The Company will install a widened concrete crossing surface for a
width of __8__ feet on each side of the traveled roadway from the edge of the pavement on the north side
of the tracks to the edge of the pavement on the south side of the tracks. The new crossing surface will
adequately cover all vehicular driving lanes at Broadwell. The Company will perform all necessary track
upgrades to accommodate the new crossing surface.
2. Payment; Invoicing. Upon execution of this Agreement by both parties hereto,
Company will send Agency an invoice detailing the total amount owed by Agency for the new crossing
surface. Company shall send to Agency a final invoice upon completion and Agency shall pay the final
invoice within 30 days of receipt
Agency’s ESTIMATED total cost for the new crossing surface is Thirty One Thousand Five Hundred
Seventy Two and No/100 Dollars ($31,572.00).
3. Maintenance of the Crossing Surface. After installation of the new crossing surface is
completed, the Company will maintain, at its own cost and expense, the crossing surface, against normal
wear and tear, in a satisfactory manner for the expected life of the crossing surface. Notwithstanding the
preceding sentence, the Company shall be entitled to receive any contribution toward the cost of such
maintenance made available by reason of any existing or future laws, ordinances, regulations, orders,
grants, or other means or sources.
4. Vehicular Traffic during Installation. The Agency shall provide, at its own cost and
expense, all necessary barricades, lights or traffic control devices for detouring vehicular traffic at the
Broadwell crossing during installation of the new crossing surface.
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5. Drainage. The Agency agrees to allow the Company to drain water from the Broadwell
crossing area into existing Agency storm sewers, if such storm sewers are available. Drain pipes and filter
fabric necessary for such drainage will be furnished and installed by the Company.
6. Roadway Surfacing Work. The Agency agrees to pay for enough asphalt to cover the
distance between the existing roadway surface at Broadwell and the new crossing surface on both sides of
the track as well as the area between the tracks. The estimate includes the estimated amount of asphalt
required.
7. Term. This Agreement begins on the effective date set forth above and remains in effect
until completion of all work contemplated in this Agreement and Agency’s payment of the amounts set
forth in Section 2 above.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed and
attested by its duly qualified and authorized officials as of the day and year first written above.
COMPANY:
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY:
By:
Printed Name: __________________________
Title:
AGENCY:
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
By:
Printed Name:
Title:
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 6, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-179
WHEREAS, on November 23, 2011 the City of Grand Island completed the
Broadwell Avenue Shoulder Improvement - Capital Avenue to the Veteran’s Athletic Fields
project with J.I.L. Asphalt Paving Company of Grand Island, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, this project consisted of placing 6’ wide asphalt shoulders on the
east and west side of Broadwell Avenue from the intersection of Capital Avenue north to the
Veteran’s Athletic Field Complex entrance; and
WHEREAS, no shoulder improvements were performed at the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing or on the BNSF right of way; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department requested BNSF officials coordinate
constructing additional width to the concrete crossing panels and placing asphaltic concrete
shoulders on BNSF right of way to occur in conjunction with their work planned as part of the
BNSF railway double track project; and
WHEREAS, the costs for the surfaced shoulder widening are to be paid by the
City of Grand Island, which is estimated at $31,572.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Crossing Surface Installation
Agreement between BNSF Railway Company and the City of Grand Island is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 10, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item G10
#2012-180 - Approving Increase to the City's Share of the US
Highway 30 Improvements – NDOR Project No. STP-NH 30-4(157)
Staff Contact: John Collins, Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Terry Brown, Manager of Engineering Services
Meeting:July 10, 2012
Subject:Approving Increase to the City's Share of the US
Highway 30 Improvements – NDOR Project No. STP-
NH 30-4(157)
Item #’s:G-10
Presenter(s):John Collins, Public Works Director
Background
On December 6, 2011 the City Council approved the agreement between the City and
Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) for the improvements to US Highway 30
starting 0.46 miles west of the US Highway 30 and US Highway 281 junction and
extending east to the intersection of US Highway 30 and Grant Street, approximately
1.62 miles.
Improvements to this stretch of roadway will consist of the following:
Repairing concrete pavement, curbs and bridge joints;
Diamond grinding the concrete roadway and resurfacing shoulders and the ramps
at the US Highway 30 and US Highway 281 interchange; and
New pavement markings
The City of Grand Island will pay 50% of the preliminary engineering, construction and
construction engineering total costs for the portion of the project that is within the City’s
corporate limits. The City’s share was currently estimated to be $423,705.00, with a total
project estimate of $847,409.00.
Discussion
The construction contract was awarded to Iowa Erosion Control, Inc. by NDOR in the
amount of $982,674.07. With project contingencies and construction engineering the
City’s share has increased from the estimated $423,705.00 to $571,423.60. The NDOR
invoice for this project has been attached for review.
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Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1.Move to approve
2.Refer the issue to a Committee
3.Postpone the issue to future date
4.Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the increase of the City’s
share for the US Highway 30 Improvements with the Nebraska Department of Roads, for
a total amount of $571,423.60.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the resolution.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
July 6, 2012 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2012-180
WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council approved Resolution No. 2011-358 on
December 6, 2011, which provided for the City to share in the cost of improving US Highway 30
from west of the US Highway 30 and US Highway 281 junction and extending east to the
intersection of US Highway 30 and Grant Street; and
WHEREAS, such improvements shall consist of repairing concrete pavement,
curbs and bridge joints; diamond grinding the concrete roadway and resurfacing shoulders and
the ramps at the US Highway 30 and US Highway 281 interchange; and new pavement
markings; and
WHEREAS, the City’s share was originally estimated to be $423,705.00; and
WHEREAS, the City’s share has increased to $571,423.60, after bids were
opened and the NDOR awarded the bid to Iowa Erosion Control, Inc. in the amount of
$982,674.07; and
WHEREAS, the $571,423.60 City share accounts for project contingencies and
construction engineering.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City’s share of $571,423.60 for
such roadway improvements is hereby approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 10, 2012.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of June 27, 2012
through July 10, 2012
The Claims for the period of June 27, 2012 through July 10, 2012 for a total amount of $4,345,834.28.
A MOTION is in order.
Staff Contact: Jaye Monter
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item X1
Strategy Session with Respect to Collective Bargaining (IBEW
Local 1597 – Wastewater, Service/Clerical, Finance, Utilities).
The City Council may hold a closed or Executive Session as permitted by Neb. Rev. Stat. Sec. 84-1410.
Closed sessions may be held for, but shall not be limited to such reasons as:
1. Protection of the public interest.
2. Needless injury to the reputation of an individual.
3. Strategy sessions with respect to
a. collective bargaining,
b. real estate purchases,
c. pending litigation, or
d. imminent or threatened litigation.
4. Discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices.
5. For the Community Trust created under Sec. 81-1801.02, discussion regarding the amounts to be
paid to individuals who have suffered from a tragedy of violence or natural disaster.
Staff Contact: Brenda Sutherland
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Council Session
Item X2
Strategy Session with Respect to Pending Litigation
The City Council may hold a closed or Executive Session as permitted by Neb. Rev. Stat. Sec. 84-1410.
Closed sessions may be held for, but shall not be limited to such reasons as:
1. Protection of the public interest.
2. Needless injury to the reputation of an individual.
3. Strategy sessions with respect to:
a. collective bargaining,
b. real estate purchases,
c. pending litigation, or
d. imminent or threatened litigation.
4. Discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices.
5. For the Community Trust created under Sec. 81-1801.02, discussion regarding the amounts to be
paid to individuals who have suffered from a tragedy of violence or natural disaster.
Staff Contact: Robert J. Sivick, City Attorney
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